About John Barnsdale
Lived 1878 – 1960 (aged 82). John Barnsdale was a British cricketer and association football player.
John Davison Barnsdale (24 May 1878 – 5 August 1960) was an English cricketer and footballer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Nottinghamshire.
Born in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, Barnsdale was educated at Nottingham High School, Sedbergh School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
Barnsdale was a tailend batsman.
He became a farmer when he moved to Frensham, Surrey, where he retired. He died on 5 August 1960 in Lower Bourne, Farnham, Surrey at the age of 82 years.
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Who was John Barnsdale?
English cricketer (1878-1960)
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John Barnsdale was born on 24 May 1878 in Arnold.
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John Barnsdale died on 5 August 1960 in Farnham, Surrey.
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John Barnsdale was a cricketer and association football player.
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John Barnsdale was British.
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